Accelerating Digital Credentialing in Higher Education
This curated inventory from the LER Accelerator Coalition brings together 100+ resources to guide institutions through every phase of Learning and Employment Record (LER) implementation—from policy to practice.
“The launch of the LER Accelerator coalition marks a pivotal moment in higher education, as we unite to tackle the critical challenge of accelerating the adoption of Learning and Employment Records (LERs). Through the power of collaboration with member stakeholders across each campus, we have an opportunity to create real momentum and change to benefit all of our institutions and learners alike.”
Melanie Gottlieb
Executive Director, AACRAO
Why Learning & Employment Records (LERs) Matter
LERs represent a paradigm shift, enabling individuals to own, manage, and share their learning and employment data across educational institutions, employers, and workforce systems.
The LER Accelerator offers guiding principles to inform the institutional creation and adoption of Learning and Employment Records (LERs). These principles are endorsed by all members of the LER Accelerator coalition, which collectively represents the majority of higher education stakeholders for LERs
Unlocking Potential White Paper
Explores how Learning and Employment Records (LERs) can transform the way learners access opportunity.
Principles of Learning and Employment Records (LER) Adoption
Guides the ethical, equitable, and effective implementation of LERs.
LER Accelerator Inventory
A curated collection of active projects, tools, and partnerships advancing the adoption of LERs.
Integrity Case Studies
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Digital Learning and Employment Records (LER) Accelerator Inventory
A curated collection of active Learning and Employment Records (LER) projects and initiatives from across the coalition. This resource highlights the organizations driving progress, showcases aligned efforts across the ecosystem, and connects you to the tools, pilots, and practices shaping the future of learner and worker mobility.
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Meet the LER Accelerator Coalition
The LER Accelerator is a national partnership of leading education and workforce organizations committed to advancing Learning & Employment Records (LERs). Together, these organizations are shaping a more connected, transparent, and learner-centered future.
1EdTech Consortium
Supports technical standards and interoperability for digital credentials and learning records.
American Association of Community Colleges (AACC)
Brings the voice of community colleges into national LER strategy and implementation.
American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO)
Guides LER implementation through credential innovation and academic record leadership.
American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U)
Centers equity and high-impact learning as core to meaningful credentialing frameworks.
American Council on Education (ACE)
Drives postsecondary policy and system-level transformation aligned to LER goals.
Association for Institutional Research (AIR)
Advances data-informed decision-making to support LER adoption and effectiveness.
Competency-Based Education Network (C-BEN)
Connects employer-aligned learning outcomes with credential design and validation.
Digital Credentials Consortium (DCC)
Leads global pilots for learner-owned digital credentials and trusted data infrastructure.
EDUCAUSE
Equips institutions with digital infrastructure and leadership to scale LER solutions.
National Academic Advising Association (NACADA)
Aligns advising systems with LER tools to better guide student decisions and outcomes.
National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE)
Links LER development with employer insights on career readiness and skill validation.
NASPA – Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education
Brings the student affairs perspective into inclusive, learner-centered LER strategies.
UPCEA
Promotes adult learning and alternative credentials as part of LER-enabled pathways.
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